It was the decade a row erupted over a piece of land in Meanwood which generations of children had used for playing out. The rough land off Meanwood Road was being rented out by one of their neighbours who planned to enclose it to graze his horses in safety. Locals hit out after posts for fencing were put up and ‘No tipping’ signs. They claimed it was public land which he had not right to hive off for this own use. This was the 1970s and the photo is one of 10 digitised from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive for the first time charting the decade in pictures. Other stand out photos feature Revolution Well, Meanwood Beck and Hustler’s Row as well as the demolition of the chimney of the Leeds Corporation destructor. The photos are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who called Meanwood home in the 1970s. READ MORE: Highbury Works - The story of a once looming Leeds landmark LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Meanwood in the 1970s
The demolition of the 240 foot chimney of the Leeds Corporation destructor in May 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Meanwood in the 1970s
A glimpse of the quaint Hustler's Row through the trees of Meanwoodside in July 1971. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Meanwood in the 1970s
Cottages on Tannery Square were being given a facelift in April 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Meanwood in the 1970s
Hustler's Row nestling among the trees on a hillside. | YPN Photo: YPN